A Year to See the Record: Berwick Police Footage, an “Unfounded” Finding, and New Questions About What the Town Produced
A Town-provided Berwick Police surveillance recording does not contain dialogue captured by a contemporaneous recording of the same lobby encounter. The Maine Mirror examines the recordings, Chief Timothy Towne’s 2025 “unfounded” finding, and the public-record trail that followed.
Mr. Capello, You Say Berwick Will Remember Your Transparency. I Remember Something Different.
Arthur Capello says he hopes Berwick remembers his transparency and willingness to talk with anybody. One Berwick resident looks back at the documented record—including the very budget meeting Capello references—and describes a very different experience with access, answers and local government.
New Records Reveal Thomas Lavigne’s Role in Timothy Towne’s Berwick Police Chief-Legislature Plan
Newly obtained Berwick public records reveal Rep. Thomas Lavigne’s role in Timothy Towne’s reconsideration of a Maine House run while remaining police chief—and raise new questions about what the Select Board ultimately approved.
Candidate Spotlight Update: Rep. Alicia Collins Responds to The Maine Mirror Questionnaire
Rep. Alicia Collins, the Republican incumbent seeking reelection in Maine House District 61, has responded to The Maine Mirror’s Candidate Spotlight questionnaire. Read her answers to the same five questions asked of every candidate, published exactly as submitted.
Belgrade Select Board Delays Decision on Citizen Petition, Seeks Additional Legal Guidance
The Belgrade Select Board unanimously voted to delay a decision on a citizen petition signed by 276 registered voters, opting instead to seek additional legal guidance before determining whether the proposed ordinance will appear on the November ballot. The discussion focused on municipal authority, voter rights, and the legal questions surrounding the petition.
North Berwick Receives Provisional 0/100 in Maine Accessibility Project Election Information Review
The Town of North Berwick received a provisional 0/100 in The Maine Mirror’s Maine Accessibility Project after failing to respond to a standardized request for public election information nearly three weeks after the email was opened. Learn how the MAP evaluates municipal accessibility and why scores may change over time.
What Belgrade Residents Should Know Before Tuesday’s Select Board Meeting on the Citizen Petition
Belgrade’s Select Board is scheduled to continue discussion of a taxpayer-initiated ordinance during its August 4 meeting. Before the meeting, The Maine Mirror reviewed the official meeting packet, including the petition, the Budget Committee’s recommendation, and the legal opinion prepared by Bernstein Shur, to help residents better understand the issues expected to come before the Board.
Belgrade Budget Committee Meeting Highlights Community’s Call for Greater Transparency
An emotional Belgrade Budget Committee meeting highlighted growing calls for greater transparency as residents, committee members, and town officials debated a citizen-led petition and the town’s budgeting process. Despite passionate disagreements, the evening concluded with an unexpected point of agreement: Belgrade residents deserve clearer, more accessible information about how their tax dollars are budgeted and spent.
Rep. Flavia DeBrito Announces She Will Not Seek Re-Election to Waterville City Council, Cites Family Commitment
Rep. Flavia DeBrito announced she will not seek re-election to the Waterville City Council, citing family priorities while continuing her Maine House campaign.
Clinton Selectman Encourages Public Participation Ahead of July 28 Meeting, Highlights Key Community Discussions
Ahead of Clinton’s July 28 Select Board meeting, Selectman Ken Paul is encouraging residents to get involved, review the agenda, and make their voices heard. The meeting includes discussions on a proposed Food Sovereignty Ordinance, police cruiser purchase, Community Enrichment Center plans, and several other issues affecting the town.